Listen, download & music video: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/amsterdam

‘Amsterdam Nights’ is the debut single by Ray Lozano, releasing on January 19th. Ray Lozano is a German-Filipino singer, songwriter and producer born and raised in Cologne. In her work she likes to dabble in playing piano and bass. ‘Amsterdam Nights’ is the first taster from her forthcoming album ‘Pairing Mode’, which is composed of 12 musical short stories Ray has been working on for quite a time. Largely written in 2020 and 2021 it expresses the newfound pace of life during the pandemic.

In each song (or chapter) Ray moves through a perspective on solitude. From longing for love to feeling contempt with yourself, disoriented, and then empowered again. Ray’s honest lyrics paired with her vulnerable, yet sophisticated and bold voice guide us through an emotional dreamy space found somewhere between heartbreak and hope. “’Pairing Mode’ is like a collection of polaroid pictures. Or like a menu, composed of several delicate dishes” she explains, emphasizing that it is to be enjoyed with all our senses. Every track is “a moment that has been captured and is complete as it is.”

Ray and her co-producer Samon Kawamura (Max Herre, Joy Denalane, Megaloh) create a landmark in German-Asian culture. Their sound is following in the footsteps of the art and soul of Solange's ‘When I Get Home’ plus some quirkiness à la Tierra Whack - but always undoubtedly Ray Lozano. Her music offers a sense of home - direct, soothing, and playful. ‘Pairing Mode’ is accompanied by a strikingly gorgeous poetic film, produced by visual artist Parissa Charghi.

Follow Ray Lozano
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Lyrics written and performed by Ray Lozano. 
Produced by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano. 
Instruments performed by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano.
Guitar by Boti Ikvai-Szabo.
Mixed by Samon Kawamura. 
Mastered by Arne Schumann.
Artwork by Parissa Charghi. 
Photos by Eno de Wit.

Cat No: MPM 336-1
Artist: Ray Lozano
Titel: Amsterdam Nights

© ℗ 2023 Melting Pot Music

Ray Lozano - Amsterdam Nights

Stream, download & music video: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/headspace

‘Headspace’ is the second single by Ray Lozano, releasing on January 26th. Ray Lozano is a German-Filipino singer, songwriter and producer born and raised in Cologne. In her work she likes to dabble in playing piano and bass. With ‘Headspace’, she offers another musical short story taken from her debut album ‘Pairing Mode’. 

Largely written in 2020 and 2021, the album expresses the newfound pace of life during the pandemic. In each song (or chapter) Ray moves through a perspective on solitude. From longing for love to feeling contempt with yourself, disoriented, and then empowered again. Ray’s honest lyrics paired with her vulnerable, yet sophisticated and bold voice guide us through an emotional dreamy space found somewhere between heartbreak and hope. “’Pairing Mode’ is like a collection of polaroid pictures. Or like a menu, composed of several delicate dishes” she explains, emphasizing that it is to be enjoyed with all our senses. Every track is “a moment that has been captured and is complete as it is.”

Ray and her co-producer Samon Kawamura (Max Herre, Joy Denalane, Megaloh) create a landmark in German-Asian culture. Their sound is following in the footsteps of the art and soul of Solange's ‘When I Get Home’ plus some quirkiness à la Tierra Whack - but always undoubtedly Ray Lozano. Her music offers a sense of home - direct, soothing, and playful. ‘Pairing Mode’ is accompanied by a strikingly gorgeous poetic film, produced by visual artist Parissa Charghi.

Follow Ray Lozano
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Apple Music https://music.apple.com/artist/ray-lozano/999630684
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raylozanoxoxo/

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Lyrics written and performed by Ray Lozano. 
Produced by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano. 
Instruments performed by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano.
Bass by Simon Mathey. 
Mixed by Samon Kawamura. 
Mastered by Arne Schumann.
Artwork by Parissa Charghi. 
Photos by Eno de Wit.

Cat No: MPM 336-2
Artist: Ray Lozano
Titel: Headspace

© ℗ 2023 Melting Pot Music

Ray Lozano - Headspace

Listen, download & music video: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/uninvited

‘Uninvited Guest’ is the final singly by Ray Lozano before the release of her debut album ‘Pairing Mode’ on March 3rd. Ray Lozano is a German-Filipino singer, songwriter and producer born and raised in Cologne. In her work she likes to dabble in playing piano and bass. ‘Pairing Mode’ is composed of 12 musical short stories Ray has been working on for quite a time. Largely written in 2020 and 2021 it expresses the newfound pace of life during the pandemic.

In each song (or chapter) Ray moves through a perspective on solitude. From longing for love to feeling contempt with yourself, disoriented, and then empowered again. Ray’s honest lyrics paired with her vulnerable, yet sophisticated and bold voice guide us through an emotional dreamy space found somewhere between heartbreak and hope. “’Pairing Mode’ is like a collection of polaroid pictures. Or like a menu, composed of several delicate dishes” she explains, emphasizing that it is to be enjoyed with all our senses. Every track is “a moment that has been captured and is complete as it is.”

Ray and her co-producer Samon Kawamura (Max Herre, Joy Denalane, Megaloh) create a landmark in German-Asian culture. Their sound is following in the footsteps of the art and soul of Solange's ‘When I Get Home’ plus some quirkiness à la Tierra Whack - but always undoubtedly Ray Lozano. Her music offers a sense of home - direct, soothing, and playful. ‘Pairing Mode’ is accompanied by a strikingly gorgeous poetic film, produced by visual artist Parissa Charghi.

Follow Ray Lozano
Spotify https://lnk.to/raylozano_spotify
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/artist/ray-lozano/999630684
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raylozanoxoxo/

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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/MPMTV
SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/mpmcgn

Lyrics written and performed by Ray Lozano. 
Produced by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano. 
Instruments performed by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano.
Bass & Guitar by Fritz Dinter.
Mixed by Samon Kawamura. 
Mastered by Arne Schumann.
Artwork by Parissa Charghi. 
Photos by Eno de Wit.

Cat No: MPM 336-4
Artist: Ray Lozano
Titel: Uninvited Guest

© ℗ 2023 Melting Pot Music

Ray Lozano - Uninvited Guest

Stream & download: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/pairingmode

It’s Ray Lozano with ‘Better Off‘ from her debut album ‘Pairing Mode‘.

Ray Lozano is a German-Filipino singer, songwriter and producer born and raised in Cologne. In her work she likes to dabble in playing piano and bass. ‘Pairing Mode’ is composed of 12 musical short stories reflecting on solitude, change and belonging. Largely written in 2020 and 2021 it expresses the newfound pace of life during the pandemic.

“’Pairing Mode’ means connecting with each other” Ray says. “With everything that is and everything that is not. 2020, after all, was a year when we were all suddenly thrown back on ourselves. Had to deal with diffuse or less diffuse losses and were forced to downshift. At the same time, it also offered the chance for us to get to know ourselves and others once again in a different way. To connect with ourselves. With what remained and what had to be let go of.”

In each song (or chapter) Ray moves through a perspective on solitude. From longing for love to feeling contempt with yourself, disoriented, and then empowered again. Ray’s honest lyrics paired with her vulnerable, yet sophisticated and bold voice guide us through an emotional dreamy space found somewhere between heartbreak and hope. “’Pairing Mode’ is like a collection of polaroid pictures. Or like a menu, composed of several delicate dishes” she explains, emphasizing that it is to be enjoyed with all our senses. Every track is “a moment that has been captured and is complete as it is.”

Even though the songs are short they are long lasting - perfectly capturing the many fleeting thoughts and emotional states during solitude and shifting times. A yearning, a need. A need for quiet, for lightness, for space, for experiments, for a good laugh, for “situationships”, for clarity. A friendly reminder to hold on and listen for the nuances.

Ray and her co-producer Samon Kawamura (Max Herre, Joy Denalane, Megaloh) create a landmark in German-Asian culture. Their sound is following in the footsteps of the art and soul of Solange's ‘When I Get Home’ plus some quirkiness à la Tierra Whack - but always undoubtedly Ray Lozano. Her music offers a sense of home - direct, soothing, and playful. ‘Pairing Mode’ is accompanied by a strikingly gorgeous poetic film, produced by visual artist Parissa Charghi.

Follow Ray Lozano
Spotify https://lnk.to/raylozano_spotify
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/de/artist/ray-lozano/999630684
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raylozanoxoxo/

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All lyrics written and performed by Ray Lozano. 
All tracks produced by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano. 
All instruments performed by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano.
Additional Vocals on 'Typhoon' by Salomea.
Cello on 'Push Me' & 'Summer Thing' by Ella Rohwer.
Bass on 'Headspace' & 'Summer Thing' by Simon Manthey. 
Guitar on 'Amsterdam Nights' by Boti Ikvai-Szabo.
Guitar on 'Unsynchronized', 'Body', 'Typhoon' & 'Uninvited Guest' by Fritz Dinter.
Bass on 'Unsynchronized' & 'Uninvited Guest' by Fritz Dinter.
Piano on 'Body' by Marvin Beranek.
Mixed by Samon Kawamura. Mastered by Arne Schumann.
Artwork by Parissa Charghi. Photos by Eno de Wit.

Cat No: MPM 336
Artist: Ray Lozano
Titel: Better Off
Album: Pairing Mode

© ℗ 2023 Melting Pot Music

Ray Lozano - Better Off

Listen & download: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/amsremix

German-Filipino singer Ray Lozano teams up with UK alt R&B hotshot KeepVibesNear for remix single ‘Amsterdam Nights’, co-produced by Samon Kawamura (Max Herre, Joy Denalane). 

Ray's debut album Pairing Mode (03.03.) became a landmark for German-Asian (Pop) Culture and has been reviewed by Spiegel Online, BBC 6, WDR Cosmo and 1Live, just to name a few. 

Pairing Mode is composed of 12 musical short stories, in each of them Ray moves through a perspective on solitude. From longing for love to feeling contempt with yourself, disoriented, and then empowered again. Ray’s honest lyrics paired with her vulnerable, yet sophisticated and bold voice guide us through an emotional dreamy space found somewhere between heartbreak and hope. “Pairing Mode is like a collection of polaroid pictures. Or like a menu, composed of several delicate dishes” she explains, emphasizing that it is to be enjoyed with all our senses. Every track is “a moment that has been captured and is complete as it is.”

Follow Ray Lozano
Spotify https://lnk.to/raylozano_spotify
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/artist/ray-lozano/999630684
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raylozanoxoxo/

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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/MPMTV
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Lyrics written and performed by Ray Lozano & KeepVibesNear.
Produced by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano. 
Instruments performed by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano.
Guitar by Boti Ikvai-Szabo.
Mixed by Samon Kawamura. 
Mastered by Arne Schumann.
Artwork by Parissa Charghi. 
Press photos by Eno de Wit.

Cat No: MPM 336-X1
Artist: Ray Lozano & KeepVibesNear 
Titel: Amsterdam Nights (Remix)

© ℗ 2023 Melting Pot Music

Ray Lozano & KeepVibesNear – Amsterdam Nights (Remix)

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